Saw Dr. Gens Today

Hello,
Well, I saw Gens for my 2nd consult and it went very well.  He was thrilled with my weight loss (lost another 4 lbs) and I was so happy to see the office was done being renovated!  I am a quirky person and appearances matter to me.  I like the neat, fresh coat -of-paint look, I do.  Wish to hell I could get them to put a fresh coat of paint on the 4th floor of the hopsital.  I don't mind that the unit is old but I hate scuffed up walls and such.
   Anyway, back to what really matters - I'm all set to go.  My pre-op testing went well and Gens had done a thorough job of reviewing my surgical history.  He took seriously the trouble I have with my veins.  They just don't hold up and so he insisted I come to Portsmouth the day before my surgery and to have a PIC line inserted.  I am very glad for this.  I've had so many dreadful and needless ordeals over blown veins that it is so hard for me to approach any procedure without anxiety.  This will go a long ways towards making my recovery easier.  Good for Gens!
   Well, my pre-op at the hospital is in 2 weeks and then my surgery is in about a month.  My how time flies!  Treading

You are so close!  In 6 months you will be a different person - waiting for you on the losers bench!!!!

K8

Dr Gens is nice isn't he.  It's nice to see someone listen to what we have to say.   I have my pre-op on the 18th and am about a week ahead of you for surgery.  It's the day after the support group meeting at PRH, debating on whether to go.  I think I will unless they have me doing something prior to surgery besides liquid diet.  Maybe I'll see you there.

I was just thinking of you this morning and curious as to how you were doing.  I am glad your second appointment went well - I had my 2nd appt with Dr. P last Friday and have my preop testing/meeting with anesthesia next Wednesday.  Then surgery a week after that!

Glad you have everything straightened out and you are getting close!  So happy for you!

Keep on doing great!

Hi Treading,

Congratulations on being so close!  It tuly seems like yesterday that you introduced yourself to me at the Frank Jones Center!

I wanted to let you know that although the 4th floor won't be renovated in time for your surgery, that the whole hospital -- pretty much from top to bottom -- is being renovated, added to and updated over the next three years.   The hospital is putting more than $63 million dollars into the project, which officially kicked off last month!  It's really going to be an amazing upgrade.  In the interim, maybe I'll have to go up there and scrub some walls for you!

Of course, good luck to you as things move (quickly forward). 

Best regards,
Grant Sanborn
Portsmouth Regional Hospital
www.portsmouthhospital.com
Parkland Medical Center
www.parklandmedicalcenter.com

Hi Folks, Hi grant, 
   Say, thanks for all the well wishes.  Yes, things are coming along very nicely for me.  That is exciting news about the top-to-bottom renovation, Grant.  And I know very well the unit is in good repair and is very clean despite being aged.  Much more than the paint, it is the nursing and support care that will matter and I feel pretty confident about that.  I'd still like a fresh coat of paint but I'll stop talking about it.  On here, anyway.  LOL.  And yes, I remember our meeting way back in the winter, Grant.  I was very impressed with the seminar and with seeing your follow up here on the boards. 

   Gosh, we have quite a few surgery dates coming up, don't we?  Woohoo!  Treading

Treading I'm so happy for you. I just loved Dr. Gens. He is so caring. Your day will be here before you know it and you'll be so happy you made this decision. In fact someone at work told me today that as well as looking smaller I look so much happier . Keep us posted.